About this spot
Can Creek runs through Lost Maples State Natural Area in Vanderpool, TX (37221 FM 187), a real Texas state park about two hours from San Antonio via US-90 and FM 187, near the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum. Entry costs $6 per adult (12 and under free) at the gate, where you get a vehicle tag; the park is popular for fall foliage and reaches capacity on busy weekends. Can Creek and the adjoining Sabinal River cut through limestone Hill Country terrain, with low rock ledges and clear, spring-fed pools better suited to wading and small jumps than big cliffs. Water levels swing with rainfall and can run low in late-summer drought — check current park conditions before visiting.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.